Malta-flagged container ship struck by missile in Strait of Hormuz

A Malta-flagged container ship, identified as the Safeen Prestige, was struck by a missile today, March 4, 2026, while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to local sources, the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 PM Malta time as the vessel was en route to Saudi Arabia.

• Vessel:Safeen Prestige (IMO 9593517)

• Flag: Malta

• Location: 2 nautical miles north of Oman, Strait of Hormuz

• Impact: Damage to the hull above the waterline and engine room fire

• Casualties: No injuries or environmental impact have been reported at this stage

Details of the incident

The vessel was positioned roughly two nautical miles north of Oman, transiting eastbound, when it was hit by a projectile just above the waterline. The strike resulted in a fire in the engine room.

According to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), authorities are currently investigating the incident. No environmental impact or injuries have been reported at this stage.

Regional context

This attack is reportedly the fourth strike on commercial shipping in the region within the last 24 hours. It follows recent statements from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatening vessels in the waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital corridor for global trade, with local sources noting that approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through this route.

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